jacque064

i am concerned about the excess skin.but what else can we do. most ppl i have spoken with said they do not have excess skin..but would they tell u. as long as they look good w/their clothes on ..why would they say otherwise.

Did anyone get the lapband surgery after a breast reduction? If so, did your breast sag or are you considering getting breast implants or would you consider getting another breast reduction?

did u get banded, yet?? if so, how did it go? i am scheduled to be banded in Jan 09 by dr. hollis..

thanks for all the responses!!I received a breast reduction in May 2008 (this year) and quite concerned if my breasts will sag once i loose the weight. Deciding to get the lapband will be a difficult one b/c i do not want to have additional surgeries after my weigh loss to get breast implant or breast lift. I will meet the requirements for the lapband at the beginning of next year 09 and quite concerned about how they will look. Any suggestions on what to expect?????

I am considering a tummy tuck. Do you think i would be a good candidate if i have had two hernia surgeries in the last 5 years (umbilical and incisional hernia)? The incisional hernia was caused by an old gall bladder surgery over 18 years ago. Is it possible that i will continue to get these hernias because of the fat/bulge in my stomach area? I look like i am about 6 months pregnant and want to get rid of this by exercising but cant b/c of the incisions in my stomach area, it is quite difficult trying to pull myself up. Your help is greatly appreciated.

thanks for the reply Dr.Lo. I did call your office to schedule an appointment and was told to wait until i lose weigh b/c of the top bulge located in my stomach area, which i believe comes from my two surgeries, not sure if it scar tissue or what...i am not a specialist but thats what i believe. The person did not tell me NOT to come, but said that i would get better results if i lose in that area before getting the tummy tuck. I also believe that my stomach muscles are severed to no return b/c of my surgeries. Not sure what to do or which direction to go. If i could lose the weigh in my stomach area, i would be able to do so much. But, i am just praying that i do not get any more hernias in that area.:smile2: If i send u a pic, would you be able to tell me if a tummy tuck will help me?